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GROUP 25

PROPELLER SHAFT
CONTENTS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . 25-2 PROPELLER SHAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-6

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 25-6
PROPELLER SHAFT DIAGNOSIS . . 25-3 INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-9
INTRODUCTION TO PROPELLER SHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . 25-10
DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-3
PROPELLER SHAFT DIAGNOSTIC SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-16
TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY . . . . . . 25-3
FASTENER TIGHTENING
SYMPTOM CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-3 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-16
SYMPTOM PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-3 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . 25-16
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 25-16
SPECIAL TOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-5 LUBRICANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-16
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . 25-17
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
M1251000100108
RWD vehicles have a split three-joint-type propeller
shaft with a center bearing. 4WD vehicles have front
and rear two-joint propeller shafts. The front propel-
ler shaft has a BJ-type joint on the transfer side.

CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM

<RWD>
CENTER BEARING

FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

<4WD> REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

BJ

FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT

AC103632 AB

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PROPELLER SHAFT DIAGNOSIS
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PROPELLER SHAFT DIAGNOSIS
INTRODUCTION TO PROPELLER SHAFT DIAGNOSIS
M1251001800092
If an abnormal noise is heard from the propeller shaft
while driving, some parts of the propeller shaft may
be worn or damaged, or some mounting bolts may
be loose.
PROPELLER SHAFT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY
M1251001900107
Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If 2. Verify that the condition described by the
you follow them carefully, you will be sure that you customer exists.
have exhausted all of the possible ways to find a pro- 3. Find the malfunction by following the Symptom
peller shaft fault. Chart.
1. Gather information from the customer. 4. Verify malfunction is eliminated.
SYMPTOM CHART
M1251002000088

SYMPTOM INSPECTION REFERENCE

PROCEDURE PAGE
Noise at start 1 P.25-3
Noise and vibration at high speed 2 P.25-4

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Noise at Start

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check if the propeller shaft mounting bolts and

nuts are loose. (Refer to P.25-6.)
Q: Are the bolts and nuts tightened to 49 − 58 N⋅m (37 − 43
ft-lb) <3.0L engine> or 98 − 108 N⋅m (72 − 80 ft-lb) <3.5L
engine>?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Tighten the bolts and nuts to 49 − 58 N⋅m (37 − 43
ft-lb). Then go to Step 5.

STEP 2. Check the universal joint's journal bearing of front

propeller shaft for wear or damage. (Refer to P.25-10.)
Q: Is wear or damage apparent?
YES : Replace the journal bearing. Then go to Step 5.
NO : Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check the BJ assembly's spline of front propeller

shaft for wear.
Q: Is wear apparent?
YES : Replace the propeller shaft. Then go to Step 5.
NO : Go to Step 4.

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PROPELLER SHAFT DIAGNOSIS

STEP 4. Check the flange sleeve spline of rear propeller

shaft for wear.
Q: Is wear apparent?
YES : Replace the rear propeller shaft. Then go to Step 5.
NO : Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Retest the system.

Q: Is the abnormal noise eliminated?
YES : The procedure is complete.
NO : Recheck from Step1.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Noise and Vibration at High Speed

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the front propeller shaft run-out.

Q: Is measured value within the limit: 0.6 mm (0.02 inch)?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Replace the front propeller shaft. Then go to Step 5 .

ACX00643

STEP 2. Check the front propeller shaft snap rings

thickness. (Refer to P.25-10.)
Q: Are they correct?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Replace the snap ring. Then go to Step 5 .

STEP 3. Check the front propeller shaft journal bearings

for wear or damage. (Refer to P.25-10.)
Q: Is wear or damage apparent?
YES : Replace the journal bearing. Then go to Step 5 .
NO : Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check the rear propeller shaft for wear or damage.

(Refer to P.25-9.)
Q: Is wear or damage apparent?
YES : Replace the rear propeller shaft. Then go to Step 5 .
NO : Go to Step 5.

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SPECIAL TOOL
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STEP 5. Retest the system.

Q: Is the abnormal noise eliminated?
YES : The procedure is complete.
NO : Recheck from Step1.

SPECIAL TOOL
M1251000600125

TOOL TOOL NUMBER AND SUPERSESSION APPLICATION

NAME
MB990840 MB990840-01 Disassembly and
Universal joint assembly of universal
remover/installer joint

MB990840

MB991410 − Disassembly and

Collar assembly of universal
joint

MB991410

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PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
M1251001000278

Pre-removal Operation <4WD> Post-installation Operation <4WD>

• Set the Transfer Shift Lever to "2H." • Transfer Gear Oil Supplying (Refer to GROUP 00, Main-
• Transfer Gear Oil Draining (Refer to GROUP 00, Mainte- tenance Service P.00-53.)
nance Service P.00-53.)

34 N·m
98 - 108 N·m
<RWD> 25 ft-lb N 72 - 80 ft-lb

98 - 108 N·m
72 - 80 ft-lb
<4WD>

49 - 59 N·m
36 - 43 ft-lb

3 30 - 34 N·m
22 - 25 ft-lb
GEAR OIL:
HYPOID GEAR OIL API CLASSIFICATION
GL-4 OR HIGHER/SAE VISCOSITY 80W,
75W - 85W

AC103633 AD

REMOVAL STEPS REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)

<<A>> >>A<< 1. PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY <<A>> >>A<< 2. REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
ASSEMBLY
<<A>> >>A<< 3. FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
ASSEMBLY

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PROPELLER SHAFT
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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
.

<<A>> PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY/FRONT PROPEL-

LER SHAFT ASSEMBLY/REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
CAUTION
Remove the front propeller shaft assembly <4WD> in a
straight and level manner so as to ensure that the boot is
not damaged through pinching.
1. Place a mating mark on the differential companion flange
MATING MARKS and flange yoke and remove the propeller shaft.
NOTE: Damage to the boot can be avoided, and the work
will be easier, if a piece of shop towel or similar material is
inserted in the boot.

AC003833 AB

JOINT BOOT

RAG
PROPELLER JOINT
SHAFT ASSEMBLY (BJ) ACX00641AB

PLUG 2. Use the plug as a cover so that no foreign material gets into
PLUG the transmission or transfer.

AC003840 AB

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PROPELLER SHAFT

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

.

>>A<< PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY/FRONT PROPEL-

LER SHAFT ASSEMBLY/REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
CAUTION
• Tighten the installation bolts after removing oil and
grease from threads to prevent them from loosening
due to lubrication.
• Be careful not to damage the lip section of the transfer
case oil seal when installing the propeller shaft.
1. To reuse the propeller shaft, align the mating marks that
were made during removal, and then install the propeller
shaft assembly to the companion flange.
2. When installing a new rear propeller shaft assembly, install it
so that the mark on the propeller shaft tube and the mark at
the side of the differential companion flange come nearest
(within 30-degree angle).
Tightening torque: 98 − 108 N⋅m (72 − 80 ft-lb)
OIL SEAL
ACX00642AB

MATING MARKS

AC003833 AB

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PROPELLER SHAFT
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INSPECTION
M1251001100101
• Check the sleeve yoke, center yoke and flange yoke for
wear, damage or cracks.
• Check the propeller shaft yokes for wear, damage or
cracks.
• Check the sleeve yoke, center yoke and flange yoke for
wear, damage or cracks.
• Check the propeller shaft yokes for wear, damage or
cracks.
• Check the propeller shaft for bending, twisting or damage.
AC003841AB • Check the universal joints for smooth operation in all direc-
tions.
• Check the center bearing for smooth movement.
• Check the center bearing mounting rubber for damage or
deterioration.
PROPELLER SHAFT RUN-OUT
Limit: 0.6 mm (0.02 inch)

ACX00643AB

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PROPELLER SHAFT

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

M1251001200108

<RWD>

4 5 RUBBER MOUNT

7
2 4
6
4
186 N·m
N
137 ft-lb
2 10
4
5 1
3
2
1
8 3
9

1
3
AC103634 AB

DISASSEMBLY STEPS DISASSEMBLY STEPS

<<A>> >>C<< 1. SNAP RING 6. PROPELLER SHAFT (REAR)
2. GREASE FITTING 7. FLANGE YOKE
<<B>> >>B<< 3. JOURNAL BEARING <<C>> >>A<< 8. CENTER YOKE
4. JOURNAL <<D>> >>A<< 9. CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
5. SLEEVE YOKE 10. PROPELLER SHAFT (FRONT)

Required Special Tools: • MB991410: Collar

• MB990840: Universal Joint Remover/Installer

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PROPELLER SHAFT
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<4WD>

FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT

<TYPE1 (EXTERNAL SNAP RING TYPE)>
4 3
6
7
5 4

49 - 59 N·m
36 - 43 ft-lb
2 1
3
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT 5
<TYPE2 (INTERNAL SNAP RING TYPE)>
4
9

8 4 2

2 1 3

1 3

AC103650 AB

DISASSEMBLY STEPS DISASSEMBLY STEPS

<<A>> >>C<< 1. SNAP RING <<E>> 6. SLEEVE FLANGE
2. GREASE FITTING 7. FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
<<B>> >>B<< 3. JOURNAL BEARING ASSEMBLY
4. JOURNAL 8. SLEEVE YOKE
5. FLANGE YOKE 9. REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

Required Special Tools: • MB991410 (Type 2): Collar

• MB990840 (Type 1, Type 2): Universal Joint
Remover/Installer

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> SNAP RING REMOVAL

TYPE 1 TYPE 2 Make mating marks on the flange yoke and propeller shaft.
MATING MARKS Then, remove the snap rings.

MATING
MARKS

AC003846 AB

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PROPELLER SHAFT

<<B>> JOURNAL BEARING REMOVAL

CAUTION
Do not tap the journal bearings to remove them, as this will
upset the balance of the propeller shaft.
1. Use special tool MB990840 and MB991410 to press in the
MB990840
journal bearing on one side, and take out the journal bearing
on the opposite side.
2. Insert special tool MB990840 and MB991410 into the other
side and press the journal to remove the first journal bearing
that was pushed.

TYPE 1: MB990840
TYPE 2: MB991410

MB990840

MB990840

TYPE 1: MB990840
TYPE 2: MB991410

ACX00646 AB

<<C>> CENTER YOKE REMOVAL

Place a mating mark on the center yoke and front propeller
shaft, and then remove the center yoke.
MATING MARKS

AC003847AB

<<D>> CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

After removing the rubber mount, use a commercially available
PULLER puller to remove the center bearing.
(COMMERCIALLY
AVAILABLE)

AC003863AB

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PROPELLER SHAFT
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<<E>> SLEEVE FLANGE REMOVAL
Place a mating mark on the sleeve flange and front propeller
MATING MARKS shaft assembly, and then remove the sleeve flange.

AC003874 AC

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

.

>>A<< CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY/CENTER YOKE

INSTALLATION
SELF-LOCKING 1. Install the center bearing assembly to the propeller shaft
CENTER BEARING NUT (Front) as shown in the illustration.
ASSEMBLY
CENTER YOKE 2. Align the mating marks on the center yoke and propeller
PROPELLER
SHAFT (FRONT) shaft (Front).
3. Press-fit the center bearing assembly with the center yoke
while tightening the self-locking nut.

AC003878 AC

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PROPELLER SHAFT

>>B<< JOURNAL BEARING INSTALLATION

CAUTION
Be careful when pressing the journal bearings. If they are
pressed at an angle, the inside of the journal bearings will
be damaged.
1. Use special tool MB990840 to press the journal bearing into
the yoke until the snap ring groove is fully visible.
MB990840

TYPE 1 TYPE 2

SNAP RING
GROOVE

SNAP RING
GROOVE
AC003879 AB

TYPE 1 TYPE 2 2. Use special tool MB990840 and MB991410 to press the
MB990840 MB990840 opposite side journal bearing into the yoke.

MB990840 MB991410
AC003880 AB

3. Align the mating marks on the yoke and propeller shaft, and
install the propeller shaft journal bearings.

MATING MARKS AC003887AB

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>>C<< SNAP RING INSTALLATION
1. Install a snap ring to one side of the journal.
TYPE 1 TYPE 2

AC003888AB

TYPE 1 TYPE 2 2. Use special tool MB990840 and MB991410 at the opposite
MB990840 MB990840 side of the installed snap ring to press in the journal bearing
toward the snap ring.

SNAP RING
SNAP RING

MB991410
AC003889AB

CAUTION
Always use snap rings of equal thickness on both sides.
TYPE 1
3. Install the snap ring on the opposite side, and measure the
TYPE 2
clearance of the snap ring groove with a feeler gauge.
SNAP RING Standard value (A): 0.06 mm (0.002 inch) or less
4. If the clearance exceeds the standard value, adjust by
changing the thickness of the snap ring.
THICKNESS THICKNESS IDENTIFICATION
TYPE 1 mm (in) TYPE 2 mm (in) COLOR
SNAP RING
1.28 (0.050) 1.50 (0.059) −
AC003890 AB
1.31 (0.052) 1.55 (0.061) Yellow
1.34 (0.053) 1.60 (0.063) Blue
1.37 (0.054) 1.65 (0.065) Purple

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SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
M1251001600139

ITEM SPECIFICATION
Center bearing assembly nut 34 N⋅m (25 ft-lb)
Center yoke nut 186 N⋅m (137 ft-lb)
Front propeller shaft assembly nut 49 − 59 N⋅m (36 − 43 ft-lb)
Front propeller shaft assembly to sleeve flange 49 − 59 N⋅m (36 − 43 ft-lb)
connecting nut
Propeller shaft assembly nut 98 − 108 N⋅m (72 − 80 ft-lb)
Transfer gear oil drain plug 30 − 34 N⋅m (22 − 25 ft-lb)
Transfer gear oil filler plug 30 − 34 N⋅m (22 − 25 ft-lb)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
M1251000200149

<RWD>
ITEM SPECIFICATION
Propeller shaft length (joint to joint) ODmm (in) Front 613 × 75 (24.1 × 3.0)
Rear 783 × 75 (30.8 × 3.0)
Universal joint journal OD mm (in) 19.06 (0.750)
<4WD>
ITEM SPECIFICATION
Front propeller shaft length (joint to joint) × ODmm (in) 470 × 50.8 (18.5 × 2.00)
Rear propeller shaft length (joint to joint) × ODmm (in) 959 × 75 (37.8 × 3.0)
Universal joint journal OD mm (in) Front propeller shaft 14.689 (0.5783)
Rear propeller shaft 19.06 (0.750)

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
M1251000300102

ITEM STANDARD VALUE LIMIT

Propeller shaft run-out mm (in) − 0.6 (0.02)
Clearance between snap ring and groove wall of yoke mm (in) 0.06 (0.002) or less −

LUBRICANT
M1251000400121

ITEM SPECIFIED LUBRICANT QUANTITY

Propeller shaft sleeve yoke Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-4 or higher As required
SAE viscosity 80W, 75W-80W

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SPECIFICATIONS
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
M1251001700084

SNAP RING
ITEM IDENTIFICATION COLOR
Type 1 (external snap ring type) thickness mm (in) 1.28 (0.050) −
1.31 (0.052) Yellow
1.34 (0.053) Blue
1.37 (0.054) Purple
Type 2 (internal snap ring type) thickness mm (in) 1.50 (0.059) −
1.55 (0.061) Yellow
1.60 (0.063) Blue
1.65 (0.065) Purple

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